Among apes, teeth are made for the toughest times
Monday, December 21, 2009 - 23:21
in Paleontology & Archaeology
The teeth of some apes are formed primarily to handle the most stressful times when food is scarce, according to new research. The findings imply that if humanity is serious about protecting its close evolutionary cousins, the food apes eat during these tough periods -- and where they find it -- must be included in conservation efforts.